Tacos

There are a lot of great Asian cuisines out there that aren’t Chinese or Japanese. Phở from Vietnam is one of my favorite dishes, for example. And of course Indian and Thai foods fall under this umbrella as well. Another Asian country which offers up some really delicious plates is South Korea. Its popular dishes…

May is here and that means Cinco de Mayo is upon us. In Mexico its significance is to commemorate the Battle of the Puebla in which Mexican soldiers overtook occupying French soldiers (who would later regain power) and slowed their advance to Mexico City. Here in America, it’s a celebration of Mexican-American culture, which…

Last week I mentioned spending some time in Austin and eating my weight in Arlo’s food truck‘s mac ‘n’ cheese. But something I didn’t mention is that I also went to the legendary Veracruz All Natural for some of its world-class migas tacos—and I haven’t stopped thinking about them since. If you’re not familiar, migas…

Jackfruit is quickly becoming a go-to meat replacement for a lot of vegans and vegetarians. I’ve recently seen products and recipes everywhere from Starbucks to the TODAY show, and I only anticipate more to come. This fruit is its own thing, so there isn’t any processing. There’s no soy, no nuts, and no gluten either….

It’s October 7, and the temperature outside is about 75°F. That’s kind of crazy. I thought about heading down to the beach and going surfing, but instead I stayed home and cooked fall recipes. Who knows what next week will be like, but I’m guessing it’ll still be warm enough for me to hit the…

Last month, when I was in Santa Fe, I had my first experience with calabacitas, the delicious Southwestern vegetable dish. And then I had it again. And again. You’d think Mexican food would be pretty customizable to accommodate a vegan diet, but that’s a bit deceiving. Though you can ask them to hold the cheese,…

My workday is always pretty busy. The books I am asked to make never seem to stop coming. I often pack a lunch so I don’t have to leave the building and can keep working. Or, if I do venture outside, I try to make it quick. My office is in the Flatiron District of…

The past few months I’ve been thinking a lot about street food. Things like tacos, sandwiches, empanadas. Basically food truck fare. It’s probably because most of my time is spent in New York and Los Angeles, where you can find a food truck on every corner. And as I’ve been thinking about food trucks, my…